Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The U.S. women’s national hockey team declined President Donald Trump’s invitation to the State of the Union after he openly complained about having to invite them. “We are sincerely grateful for the invitation extended to our gold medal–winning U.S. Women’s Hockey Team and deeply appreciate the recognition of their extraordinary achievement," a USA Hockey spokesperson said, according to NBC News. “Due to the timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments following the Games, the athletes are unable to participate.” The president’s remark was captured during a celebratory call between Trump and the men’s gold‑medal winners, and was widely shared on social media. Read more at The Daily Beast.